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Supreme Court Permits State Law Claims Against Superfund Property

Green Building Law Update

A key lesson to be learned here is that even a landowner determined to be an “inculpable person” under a state voluntary cleanup program is still subject to a state law claim by some other impacted third party property owner. In an instructive environmental law decision last week, the U.S. Christian et al.

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Brrrrrr, It’s Cold! How to Best Prepare a Delay Claim for Unusually Severe Weather

Best Practices Construction Law

2009) , the contractor involved in building a 53-mile road around the island of Babeldaob submitted to the Corps a claim for delays and additional costs incurred because of high humidity, rainy weather and moist soils encountered on the project. The government filed a counter-claim alleging fraud and other violations.

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Tree Preservation Ordinance Is Not a Fifth Amendment Constitutional Taking

Green Building Law Update

" In July 2010, defendant applied for a permit to remove 15 dead ash and elm trees, two oak trees (to which defendant was allegedly allergic), and one birch tree. The law provides a process by which a property owner can seek a retroactive application for a permit to remove trees and an exception to any other requirement of the law.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

Revit OpEd

Repeal of certain miscellaneous itemized deductions subject to the 2% floor: Under current law, employees may claim itemized deductions for certain miscellaneous expenses. Thus, under the provision, employees may not claim the above-listed items as itemized deductions for taxable years 2018 through 2025. Work-related education.

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GIVEAWAY #5: AUTODESK SWAG PACK

Construction Junkie

By entering any contest, entrants agree to waive any and all claims against Contest Entities for personal injury, damage or loss of any kind which may result from participation in the Contest or from the receipt, enjoyment, ownership or use of any prize. Limit: One Prize per person/family/household.

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GIVEAWAY #4: MILWAUKEE TOOL PRIZE PACK

Construction Junkie

By entering any contest, entrants agree to waive any and all claims against Contest Entities for personal injury, damage or loss of any kind which may result from participation in the Contest or from the receipt, enjoyment, ownership or use of any prize. Limit: One Prize per person/family/household.

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GIVEAWAY #2: Procore Swag Pack

Construction Junkie

By entering any contest, entrants agree to waive any and all claims against Contest Entities for personal injury, damage or loss of any kind which may result from participation in the Contest or from the receipt, enjoyment, ownership or use of any prize. Limit: One Prize per person/family/household.

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